Our client, a reputable company in the agribusiness sector, is seeking a motivated and commercially driven to join their team in Nairobi.The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales of feed additives, onboarding new customers, supporting key accounts, and increasing product visibility among feed manufacturers and other stakeholders in the animal feed industry.Key Responsibilities
Identify and map out potential feed manufacturers and other key customers within the assigned territory.
Drive sales and achieve monthly and quarterly targets for feed additives as set by the Sales Manager.
Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement teams, technical staff, and decision-makers at feed mills and key accounts.
Handle technical selling and provide product education to customers, addressing product performance queries and offering after-sales support.
Support payment collections from credit customers and flag any delayed payments or risks to the Sales Manager.
Collaborate with distributors (where applicable) to generate product pull-through and ensure healthy stock movement.
Gather and report market intelligence on customer needs, competitor activities, and industry trends.
Participate in industry exhibitions, field days, and customer events to strengthen market presence and promote brand visibility.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or Diploma in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Sales & Marketing, or a related field.
Have 3-4 years of sales experience in animal feed, feed additives, or agricultural inputs.
Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills.
A self-starter, target-driven, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Have strong organizational and reporting skills.
Previous experience in technical selling or working with feed mills will be an added advantage.
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